A proposed STB rule would make it easier for a shipper served by a single railroad to interchange with a different railroad.
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Despite some uncertainty about what's to come in 2024, 87% of NetPlus Alliance distributor members remain "mostly optimistic."
The Mid-America Lumbermens Association will merge with the Northwestern Lumber Association to represent over 1,800 building material dealers.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced opportunities to help manufacturers retool existing factories and transition to electric vehicles.
McKinsey Partner Kevin Sachs previews his team’s SHIFT conference keynote on the differentiators of those who are convincing shareholders they are growing revenue faster, expanding margins and improving their capital leverage.
Huyett has hired Candi Glass to manage the fastener distributor's inside sales, purchasing, merchandising and marketing operations.
Hisco IT leader Ana Bennett — one of MDM's upcoming SHIFT conference speakers — joins Tom Gale for a conversation about the evolving role of distribution technology and where it's headed.
Lowe's reported net earnings of $2.7 billion and diluted EPS of $4.56 for the second quarter, compared to diluted EPS of $4.67 in 2Q 2022.
Consultant Mike Marks talks culture as the critical differentiator in periods of uncertainty, and the shift from command-and-control leadership.
Lumber deflation and a wet start to spring drove a dip in Home Depot's sales, just as it did in the first quarter.
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MRO distributor HD Supply has closed its first acquisition since being re-acquired by Home Depot in late 2020.
After years of financial trouble and recent labor disrupts, North America’s third largest truck carrier is filing for bankruptcy.
The appliance repair, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen and pool/spa parts distributor has new VPs of plumbing, supply chain and operations.
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Amazon plans to move some corporate employees working remotely or in smaller offices to the eCommerce giant’s hub locations in major cities.Â
UPS and the union representing over 340,000 UPS delivery and warehouse logistics workers will resume labor negotiations after being stalled.
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MDM's annual Mid-Year Economic Forecast webcast provided a current snapshot of market conditions and what to expect in a likely bumpy road ahead.
Port employers reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year deal with the union representing more than 7,000 dockworkers.
